Education Policy
- Ian Abbott - University of Warwick, UK
- Michael Rathbone - University of Warwick, UK
- Phillip Whitehead - University of Warwick, UK
Do you find it difficult to keep up with the pace of change in education policy? This essential book takes an historical perspective to illuminate current educational issues. The authors draw on documentary evidence to describe, record and analyze education policy in England and Wales since the Second World War.
Inside you will find in-depth interviews with a number of former Education Ministers, and others who were directly involved in the development and implementation of education policy. Key decision-makers such as David Blunkett, Ed Balls and Michael Gove are asked to discuss the historical context of their period of office and to consider the lasting legacy of the policies they have been responsible for.
This is a must-read for graduate students in education courses. It will be a valuable resource to undergraduates studying modern history and social policy, as well as international students who wish to gain an insight of the English education system. From Butler to Balls and beyond, this book provides a unique insight into the impact and legacy of education policy.
A very useful text for students studying at all levels. Covers key themes and debates within education policy.
provides some good background information on UK Education Policy
I have been looking for a text book that covers the ground in an engaging and comprehensive manner that would be accessable for first year undergraduates; and this is it!
A fantastic and erudite text. All beginning and seasoned educationalists need to read this.
This is an excellent book for Education Studies students. A very accessible text for undergraduates, which at the same time is very scholarly and extremely informative.
This was an interesting read and an authoritative resource for occasional reference for issues relating to UK education.
A chronological account of the development of policy however does not offer the sort of analysis required by my MA students to study policy developments in a global context.
An excellent summary of the way policy has developed in the UK.
Recommended for the the more able student of education policy
Comprehensive and accessible text which covers key UK governmental ideologies and political change
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